PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and degenerative disc disease with spondylosis and chronic low back strain, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, were denied due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, and an increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus. The claim of service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of verified in-service stressors, while the claim for increased diabetes mellitus is being remanded.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for his claimed in-service stressors, as well as an absence of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal for his claims of service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as he submitted his VA Form 9 more than 60 days after receiving the Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for fungus of the feet and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for readjudication due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and a need for further examination.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The veteran was granted a total rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder as of January 31, 2000. The effective date could not be earlier than this date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and original disability ratings in several cases, including bilateral hearing loss, PTSD with bipolar disorder, right knee tendonitis, lumbar strain, acne vulgaris, and pes planus.

The veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, but his sexual dysfunction claim is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has found that his condition most nearly approximates severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection have not been decided.

The veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the Board finds that his PTSD is likely attributable to an event during his active military service.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including arranging for a VA psychiatric examination and obtaining updated treatment records. The veteran is also advised that failure to report for any scheduled VA examination without good cause shown may adversely affect her claim.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD is not etiologically related to active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD was previously granted, but the current appeal is for an increased evaluation.